{"product_id":"the-art-and-power-of-being-a-lady-9780802139412","title":"The Art and Power of Being a Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to life that reclaims the word \"lady\"--and calls for a return to the respect and civility that are sorely lacking in modern life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lady\" the word brings to mind a host of associations, probably many undesirably restrictive and outmoded. And best-sellers like \u003ci\u003eA Return to Modesty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFor Common Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and even \u003ci\u003eThe Rules\u003c\/i\u003e tout a return to traditional values that for most modern women sounds more like a return to the bondage of the nineteenth century. No, thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Power of Being a Lady\u003c\/i\u003e. Civility, grace, elegance, self-respect, and respect for others-all of these are qualities exemplified by powerful women, not doormats. They are timeless values that some of our greatest icons--from Rosa Parks and Audrey Hepburn to Oprah Winfrey and Madeleine Albright--have exemplified. These traits serve a lady in all of her doings--from throwing a spectacular dinner to giving a speech before the House of Representatives to getting her significant other to do the dishes. Being a lady is about knowing what you're worth and about knowing you shouldn't be asked to do everything. It's about rewarding those who do you a good turn and knowing that the best response to the rest of them is to rise above it. It is the grace that makes a busy life easier, and the power to say no when it's necessary. In that light, being a lady sounds pretty good. \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Power of Being a Lady\u003c\/i\u003e is the book that will help every woman achieve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Noelle Cleary,Dini Von Mueffling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grove Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.24h x 5.58w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802139412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoelle Cleary\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and consultant living in Los Angeles. She has been a chief writer\/editorial consultant for several high-profile Internet companies including living.com, macmall.com, zones.com, and fitnessheaven.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDini von Mueffling\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist who has written for major newspapers and magazines and has produced for television news programs. She cofounded the nonprofit AIDS education foundation Love Heals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Grove Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45322751508595,"sku":"9780802139412","price":18.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_b4d993bd-72c9-4da0-a2c1-280c5f11f030.jpg?v=1786021405","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-art-and-power-of-being-a-lady-9780802139412","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}